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Thoughts on these names please!

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SausageSimon · 18/09/2018 18:28

For a boy I like Peter or Robin

And for a girl I love Emily or Annabelle. I like Annabelle most because it's quite versatile, I could shorten it to Anna, Annie, Bella or Belle. Probably Annie!

What do you think of these four names?

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annainboots · 19/09/2018 13:19

Peter is a lovely, underused classic. Not keen on Robin though, feels a bit unsubstantial.

I like both Emily and Annabel (this spelling), I don't think you could really go wrong with either.
George, Peter and Emily would make an awesome sibset - classic and retro!

LeeMiller · 19/09/2018 13:05

Peter is lovely, classic but very underused right now. Robin I find a bit wet.

Emily is really lovely. I love the nn Emmy. Annabelle is frilly and a bit sloaney, Annabel is a better spelling. Annie is nice.

TJsAunt · 19/09/2018 12:04

like Annabelle (although prefer the Annabel spelling)

With those boys' names you'd have to be v happy for them to morph into Pete and Rob as they got older. If not then choose something else - dp's Mum still not reconciled to him calling himself Dave and he's been doing it for over 30 years!!

ReginaPhalange89 · 19/09/2018 10:53

Not keen on Peter, it's a bit old fashioned and not in a cute comeback way . Lol. Robin is ok but I associate it more with a girl these days (probably because I know a couple of girl Robyn's )

Emily is gorgeous, I love that and Emma.

Annabelle is really sweet too, but agree it's quite frilly. What about Abigail? Similar sound.

EthelThePiratesDaughter · 19/09/2018 10:14

I like Annie a lot.

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SausageSimon · 19/09/2018 09:47

I get what you mean about Robin not being quite as good for an adult, as lovely as it is for a child.

Any opinions on Annie for a nickname for Annabel?

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EthelThePiratesDaughter · 19/09/2018 09:34

I like Peter and Emily. Robin is cute on a little boy but a bit effeminate on a grown man. Annabel is beautiful but Annabelle is too frilly.

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SausageSimon · 19/09/2018 08:21

It's funny because although they are overused, they don't seem to be where I live so I'm wondering if they're more popular down south? Everyone I know seems to be going to modern or trendy names that I really dislike.
For example, George is one of the most popular names but I barely know any others. More likely to find a Vinnie, Alfie or Bailey etc. Very rare to get a 'classic' name round here.

Annabel would be an only one for definite, and tbh even an Emily! I haven't met a baby Emily, more Ava, Evie and Poppy

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Icklepup · 19/09/2018 03:30

I like Robin and Emily

Sophronia · 19/09/2018 02:58

I love Peter.

Sungura · 19/09/2018 02:48

Peter and George are nice. Robin for a little girl. Nothing wrong with either of your girl's name choices either; they strike a real classic feel, even if they're overused...

LarkDescending · 19/09/2018 01:03

I love your boy choices. Surprised to see someone said that Peter sounds 70s/80s as the Peters I know were either born between the 1920s-1960s or are little boys of nursery or primary age. It’s a real classic, anyway. I like Robin too.

Annabel(le) is lovely. Emily’s fine but doesn’t do that much for me.

More2Fly · 18/09/2018 22:36

Love the girls names, and love Robin for a girl!

finallychangedmyusername · 18/09/2018 22:34

I love Emily and Annabel (this spelling). Peter is fab (makes me think of Peter Rabbit and/or Peter Pan) and Robin is again great.

veeboo · 18/09/2018 22:22

Robin for a girl is so much better than for a boy

WendyTheWestie · 18/09/2018 22:22

Peter is a great name (and I have never heard of Emily Andre Confused)

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SausageSimon · 18/09/2018 21:50

Hopefully nobody would make the connection in real life Grin

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EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 18/09/2018 21:35

I wouldn't say I was, not particularly, but their names associated together are very publicised.

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SausageSimon · 18/09/2018 21:33

Peter and Emily Andre never crossed my mind as I'm not into celebrities I'm afraid!

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EnriqueTheRingBearingLizard · 18/09/2018 21:02

Peter and Emily as in André?

Not keen on Peter as it always becomes Pete. Emily has been very, very used over the last 30 years.

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SausageSimon · 18/09/2018 20:56

I'm really surprised people are saying they like Peter, not a single person in RL have said they like it Grin

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SausageSimon · 18/09/2018 20:56

Definitely preferring the Annabel spelling, it seems more classy for some reason.
Do you think George and Annabel go?

I always hoped I'd have George, Peter and Emily

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3ChangingForNow · 18/09/2018 20:14

I like Peter a lot

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 18/09/2018 20:13

Love Peter.
I like Annabel, but this spelling.

pilates · 18/09/2018 20:11

I like your girls names but not the boys. They have a 70/80’s feel to them.

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